as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
After contacting her pediatrician, she was referred to an ophthalmologist, with an appointment scheduled for December.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Deemed safe for sensitive eyes, the formula has been ophthalmologist tested and certified for sensitive skin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
That officer sustained an orbital blowout fracture to his left eye and had to seek treatment from an ophthalmologist at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
After contacting her pediatrician, she was referred to an ophthalmologist, with an appointment scheduled for December.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Deemed safe for sensitive eyes, the formula has been ophthalmologist tested and certified for sensitive skin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
That officer sustained an orbital blowout fracture to his left eye and had to seek treatment from an ophthalmologist at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
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The optometrist first gained recognition in 1969 for pioneering ultraviolet (UV) and blue-light–absorbing lens technology, which has helped reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration worldwide.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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When an optometrist shines a bright light into your eyes, a vast, branching tree sprouts in your field of vision.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
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Nurses, doctors and pharmacists, as well as health groups such as the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Cancer Society (ACS), had the broad support of 80 percent or more of respondents.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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Ferguson explained that Brown would be assigned a medical doctor who will evaluate him.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The effort, led by Mitchell, was also supported by a coalition of medical clinics, labor unions and physician groups.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Rubio has served for more than 28 years as an Army aviator, physician and astronaut.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Most treatment options are up to a neurologist.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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After the concerts on Monday and Tuesday, there will be an audience talkback with Rock and neurologist Dee Silver.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Graham is likely to face Democratic frontrunner, Annie Andrews, a pediatrician looking to flip the reliably red seat.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Some pediatricians’ offices delayed placing orders for the shots by months, and multiple states encountered issues when trying to order them through the VFC program.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The cruelty- and paraben-free lip balm has been dermatologist-tested and contains a subtle natural vanilla flavor that leaves a glossy finish.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, both types primarily work by absorbing UV light and converting that radiation energy into heat that is released from the skin, explains Saranya Wyles, a dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.—
Allison DeAngelis,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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